Urban was born in Whangarei, North Island, New Zealand (on 26 October, 1967). Before he turned two years old his family moved to Australia. By age seven, Urban was already thinking about emigrating to America and making his mark in Nashville. Urban began to learn the guitar at age six and began winning talent contests at age eight. By twelve he was booking his band in local clubs, and at fifteen he quit school to hit the road. In 1990, Urban signed with EMI in Australia and recorded his first solo album, which charted four No. 1 country hits in Australia. In 1992, he moved to Nashville to pursue the largest country music market in the world. Originally the front man for The Ranch, a three-piece group that released one album in 1997 to critical acclaim, Urban disbanded the group to pursue a solo career.
In the late 90's Urban battled an addiction to cocaine. After reaching a personal rock bottom in 1998, he became determined to give up the habit and checked into Cumberland Heights, a treatment center in Nashville. After cleaning up, Urban released his self-titled American debut in 2000, achieving three top 5 hits and securing the title of Top New Male Vocalist Award at the 2001 Academy of Country Music Awards. Urban, openly regarded as a modern day guitar virtuoso, has performed as a session musician on albums such as Garth Brooks' Double Live and the Dixie Chicks' Fly.
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Keith Urban released Golden Road in 2002, and the success of the single "Somebody Like You" sent his career into high gear. The single spent eight consecutive weeks at the top of the charts, remaining at No. 1 longer than any other country artist in 2002. Three other singles were released, two went to No. 1 and the third was No. 3. The album went platinum in every country where it has been released and is triple platinum in the United States. In 2004 Be Here was released and nominated for best country album at the Grammy Awards and at the Academy of Country Music Awards. Out of the five singles released from Be Here, three went No. 1, and two fell just shy of that mark to land at No. 2. In 2006 the album went triple platinum in the U.S. Urban has also released Days Go By, a greatest hits collection, in Europe. With a career total of 13 singles released, seven singles went to No. 1, two went to No.2, two went to No.3, one went to No. 4, and one went to No.18.
Touring as a supporting act for renowned country acts Brooks & Dunn and Kenny Chesney honed Urban's skills and stage-craft. Country video channel CMT signed on as the title sponsor of Keith Urban's first headlining arena tour titled Keith Urban Be Here '04. Urban continued his meteoric rise to fame in 2005 with the very successful Alive in '05 tour. He performed in the Live 8 Philadelphia concert on July 2, 2005 and had been chosen by The Gap to appear alongside seven other musical stars in their "Favorites" campaign. In 2005 he was named CMA's Entertainer of the Year. He released a DVD in late September entitled Livin' Right Now, recorded in California on December 2004. Urban performed "Better Life" on the CMA Awards and "You'll Think of Me" on the American Music Awards. He also performed at the Grammys playing "You'll Think of Me" and "The Lucky One" with Faith Hill. At the 2006 ACM Awards Urban gave two performances when he performed "Tonight I Wanna Cry" and played guitar for Brooks & Dunn's song "Believe."
Personal life
On arriving in Nashville, Tennessee in 1992, Urban quickly fell for veterinary technician Laura Sigler. The pair shared an on-off relationship from 1992, and lived together between 1998 and 2002. Urban paid tribute to Sigler in the sleeve notes to his self-titled first hit album, and dedicated love song "You're The Only One" to Sigler, writing "For Laura" at the bottom of the lyrics. After proposing to Sigler in 2001, the pair broke up in 2002.
In 2002, after his painful breakup with Sigler, Urban met supermodel Niki Taylor, who played his love interest in his music video for "Somebody Like You." Taylor had told her hair/makeup person, Debra Wingo, that she might be interested in being in a country music video. Wingo also does hair/makeup for Urban, and she mentioned that he was getting ready to do a video. Urban and Taylor dated on and off for three years until their split was officially announced July 2005.
Urban met actress Nicole Kidman at an event in Hollywood in January of 2005. In May of 2006, Urban and Kidman announced their engagement, and their plans to wed in Australia. They got married in Australia on 25 June 2006 at the Cardinal Cerretti Memorial Chapel in the grounds of St Patrick's Estate, Manly, Sydney.
Got It Right This Time
Keith Urban Lyrics
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I'm seein' things I've never seen before
Ever since you came into my life I've been a better man
Run, run, run
I was running scared
Always lookin' for a place to leave
And I couldn't seem to find where I belonged
[Chorus]
We can make this work out, baby; I know it's true
I can't picture myself with no one but you
And I think I got it right, this time
Oh yeah
All of my life I've been lookin' for someone
Who believes in love the way I do?
And I know I've make my share of big mistakes
But, girl, I promise you
[Chorus]
True belivers always find each other
And here we are
Always knew that you were out there just waitin' on me
For me to find my way
Find my way to your heart
Oh yeah
[Chorus]
After all the crazy days
I made it through
I can't picture myself with no one but you
And I think I got it right this time
Oh yeah
The song "Got It Right This Time" by Keith Urban is a heartwarming tribute to the love and support that the singer has found in his partner. The lyrics express gratitude for the positive influence that she has had on his life, giving him a sense of belonging and purpose that he had previously been lacking. The songwriter speaks about running away from his problems and feeling lost, until his partner takes his hand and guides him towards a more fulfilling future.
The chorus of the song is a declaration of love and commitment to his partner, stating that they can make their relationship work and that he can't picture himself with anyone else. The songwriter acknowledges that he has made mistakes in the past, but he promises to be a better man for the person who believes in him. The uplifting message of the song is a testament to the power of love to transform lives.
Overall, "Got It Right This Time" is a beautiful song that captures the joy of finding true love and the sense of purpose that comes with it. The lyrics speak to anyone who has ever felt lost or alone, offering a message of hope and encouragement that they too can find happiness with the right person by their side.
Line by Line Meaning
She believes in me like I've been tryin' to do
My partner trusts and has faith in me, like I have been trying to trust and have confidence in myself.
I'm seein' things I've never seen before
Since you entered my life, I am experiencing new things and seeing the world from a different perspective.
Ever since you came into my life I've been a better man
You have significantly impacted my life for the better; I have evolved as a person since you became a crucial part of my life.
Run, run, run
I was constantly running away from my problems.
I was running scared
I was frightened and uncertain about what the future held for me.
Always lookin' for a place to leave
I was always searching for a way out, a place to flee from my troubles.
And I couldn't seem to find where I belonged
I felt lost and had no sense of belonging or purpose in life.
Until she took my hand
Until my partner held my hand and showed me the way, guiding me towards a better path and making me feel safe and secure.
We can make this work out, baby; I know it's true
I am confident that we can make this relationship work, and I know that it is true.
I can't picture myself with no one but you
I cannot imagine a life without you; you are an integral part of my well-being and happiness.
And I think I got it right, this time
I believe that I have finally found the right person and my search for true love has finally ended.
All of my life I've been lookin' for someone
I have searched my entire life for a partner.
Who believes in love the way I do?
Someone who holds the same values and beliefs about love as me.
And I know I've made my share of big mistakes
I acknowledge that I have made significant errors in the past.
But, girl, I promise you
However, I promise to do better in my current relationship.
True believers always find each other
People who genuinely believe in love tend to find each other in life.
And here we are
We are together in this moment as a result of our belief and commitment to love.
Always knew that you were out there just waitin' on me
I always knew that there was someone out there waiting for me, and it turned out to be you.
For me to find my way
I needed to figure out my life and find my direction in life in order to meet you.
Find my way to your heart
Once I found my direction, I was able to follow my heart - leading me to you.
After all the crazy days
After all the seemingly insurmountable obstacles and unproductive days.
I made it through
I survived and came out stronger on the other side.
And I think I got it right this time
I am certain that I got it right this time with you, and I am excited about our future together.
Oh yeah
Expressing excitement and joy for my partner and my life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Keith Urban
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